Sermons on Settling For Less:

Entering By The Front Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2010

Annual Theme sermon for 1989. Some of us have entered the fold by the back doors, for all the wrong reasons. We need to get that right, and then obey the Lord's invitation to bring others to the only door to the only fold.

One day as we/were here in the church building we heard a loud banging noise, as if somebody were trying to get inside the building. It was an insistent loud knocking, but at first we couldn't find out where it was coming from. Our secretary went down the hallway to the door on the alley, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Gospel Invitation At The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 21, 2015

Jesus issues a gospel invitation at the Feast of Tabernacles which fulfills the words of Isaiah 55:1. What does it mean to "be thirsty" and come to Jesus and "drink"?

A Gospel Invitation at the Feast of Tabernacles John 7:25-39 Human nature is indeed spiritually dead without a life given from above. In John 6:24 Jesus warned: “Do not judge (or stop judging) by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” Jesus forbade judgment of others without ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Making Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2016

This sermon in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount deals with the seventh beatitude and how we are to be peacemakers and how we go about making peace.

The Sermon on the Mount “The Art of Making Peace” Matthew 5:9 A three-year-old boy named Matthew had his friend Luke over for playtime. Matthew, however, was having a tough time. He was arguing about the toys Luke was playing with and became very grumpy. When his mother put him down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Longings To Be Followed-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016

1 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-I—John 8:12 Attention: VBS Theme this week: ‘Following Jesus, The Light of the world.’ There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemaker Or Peacetaker

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. HOW DO WE RESLOVE THE CONFLICTS IN OUR LIVES? WOULD JESUS BE PLEASED?

PEACEMAKER OR PEACETAKER MATTHEW 5:9 TODAY I WANT TO FINISH THIS SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES BY LOOKING AT VERSE 9. I THINK EVERYONE WOULD WANT TO CLAIM TO BE A PEACEMAKER, BUT IF WE WERE TO DO A HARD SELF EVALUATION CAN WE SAY THAT IN REALITY? ALL ORGANIZATIONS BE THEY CHRISTIAN OR NON-CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Place That Satisfies Eternally Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 24, 2015

Satisfaction, Purpose, Abundant Life

THE WELL – A Place That Satisfies Eternally John 4:13:15 March 20, 2022 Introduction: [I remember hearing the story of a preacher teaching a group of 7 year olds the importance of marriage. God’s view of it...and he asked the class, “How many times are we supposed to get married?” And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2015

Unforgiveness can keep you in bondage.

March 8, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Subject: Forgiveness Title: Gaining Freedom Through Forgiveness One night last week I was awakened, I assume by the Holy Spirit, and I got out of bed to write down these words; “Unforgiveness is bondage”. So I took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord Don't You Care?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2018

Title is not original. Some thoughts from Rev. Ken Klaas, and others with quotes from Leonard Sweet "Aqua Church" on risk taking for a church to change and grow. This sermon is about who we trust in the "storms of life". Does God really care? Yes.

In Jesus Holy Name June 24, 2018 Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost V Redeemer “Lord Don’t You Care?” (read the text) Our story takes place on the Sea of Galilee. The story begins with Jesus having put in a long day of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Is There More To Life Than This? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2016

This sermon introduces the series on Kings by considering the purpose for which 1 & 2 Kings was written. It seeks to give an historical setting and the foundation for the rest of the series.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 1:1-4 “Is There More To Life Than This?” Today we are going to start our sermon series on the book of Kings. Now, if you were all first century Christian who had been converted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Census Plague

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 8, 2020

David appears to have been both directed by God and enticed by Satan to conduct a census. A census was begun, David was smitten in his conscience, and the nation was severely punished. What's our take-away from this story?

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word "slides" in the title and "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, 1 Chronicles 22:1, 1 Chronicles 27:24, 1 Chronicles 27:23, Hebrews 11:32, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139:3-6, Romans 11:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Good For Us To Be Here On This Mountain

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 19, 2021

Seeing Jesus for who he is, in a tranformed state which blesses them and us.

In chapter (8:31) we find that the disciples were adjusting to the shock, and the explanation that Jesus would suffer countless agonizing pain, the texted revealed that he would be rejected crucified and be put to death, but ultimately he would rise again. However, beyond all of the issues that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 19, 2020

In a day where we are riddled with division and a "cancel culture" where does forgiveness fit in and how does forgiveness in the church differ from what the world offers?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at https://youtu.be/oSQkupXCiXk Introduction What image comes to mind when you think of the word “Bounty Hunter.” Maybe we think of a scene from Star Wars as Darth Vader is enlisting their help to fuel his obsession ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is God? Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2020

How great is God? Is God good or evil? Is God near or far or both? Can God be three and one? Does God have a plan? Did God really create everything that is? Does God provide today? Let’s discuss some questions about God as revealed in the Christian Bible.

Who is God? Part 1 How great is God? Is God good or evil? Is God near or far or both? Can God be three and one? Does God have a plan? Did God really create everything that is? Does God provide today? A Greek word for God is Theos and so the study of God is called theology. Let’s discuss some ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God’s Revelation

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative.

Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And His Total Blessing Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Introduction This is the final reference to Elisha's ministry of 50 to 60 years, after 10-15 years of his apprenticeship to Elijah. He could be about 80 years old at the time of this passage. It has been calculated that 42 miracles were recorded by these two prophets– Elijah performed 14 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:10-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free